Sentences with phrase «from nearby rivers»

Power plants extract water from nearby rivers as part of their necessary cooling systems.

Moraga works six days a week all year — with vacation time — to pick up trash brought in on the Pacific tides, that is left behind by beach - goers or washed out from nearby rivers.

Nutrients flow into the sea from plant and animals from nearby rivers and creeks, the nutrients are then broken down into chemical nutrients by bacteria and this enables the reef to thrive and grow.

They spoke out at a recent meeting held with North Beach residents, those in the area likely to be affected soonest by sea - level rise and floods from a nearby river.

Its open floor plan and operable windows harness breezes from the nearby river.

There is a large jetty in Quepos that combines with the exit from the nearby river to provide a smooth wave perfect for fast peeling but no cutbacks.

However, unlike a normal pool, the water for this complex flows in from a nearby river and then flows out again threw another outlet.

The cabin's rugged patina and raw materiality respond to the surrounding wilderness while its verticality provides a safe haven during occasional floods from the nearby river.

However, damages caused by heavy rain or rising water from a nearby river or stream will not be covered on a regular renters insurance policy.

Not exact matches

«We can see the bridge built with local steel here that literally connects Canada to the United States,» he said, gesturing out the window toward the overpass spanning the nearby St. Marys River that separates the Canadian city from its American namesake in Michigan.

South of the city, about 4,500 inmates were evacuated from three state prisons in Brazoria County because the nearby Brazos River was rising.

Nearly two years ago, Flint city officials, under the guidance of a state - appointed emergency fiscal manager, switched their city's water supply from Lake Huron to the nearby polluted Flint River.

The Bible reports that Moses led the twelve tribes out of Egypt and that after forty years of desert migration they finally crossed the Jordan River from the east, captured nearby Jericho and proceeded to conquer the whole area by a series of eminently successful campaigns.

As he entered the water, he saw across the river an Indian woman from a nearby village who had come for her evening bath.

It's really a sight as the clear river water swirls around the top of the watermelon, just off the bank with some stragically placed rocks placed nearby to stop it from being taken downstream and picked off by someone in a cabin in the next county.

It kicks off with a mercifully cool, clear morning under the Whitestone Bridge in the Bronx's Point Ferry Park, the Empire State Building visible past Riker's Island down the East River, its breeze blowing off any stench from a nearby landfill.

And a cleanup continues of oil from the transformer that leaked into the nearby Hudson River.

It includes the headwaters of the Hudson River and the house from which then - Vice President Theodore Roosevelt began his hurried midnight ride to the presidency after hiking up nearby Mt. Marcy.

About 4,500 inmates were evacuated from three state prisons in Brazoria County south of Houston because the nearby Brazos River is rising from Hurricane Harvey's heavy rain.

To the residents of Donora, Pa., a mill town in a crook of the Monongahela River, the daily haze from nearby zinc and steel plants was the price of keeping their families fed.

Dams on the Mississippi river aren't swallowing the sandy sediment needed to build up the river's delta and protect nearby cities from flooding

Tap water in Charleston, West Virginia, and nearby communities will remain unsafe in the coming days, an official said on Saturday as residents spent a third day unable to bathe, shower or drink from the faucet due to a chemical spill tainting the Elk River.

Despite a few setbacks — the river's powerful flow damaged the rotors and broke off some of the original fiberglass and steel blades — the company has managed to keep two of the turbines operational, supply electricity to a nearby supermarket and, more recently, attract $ 8.5 million in funding from sources including the U.S. Department of Energy and the Canadian government to further develop and test its technology.

They stalked deer as the animals drank from an ancient lake and gathered hackberries and nuts from chestnut and walnut trees lining nearby rivers.

Wild bonobo populations are entirely contained in that river system, separated from two nearby subspecies of chimps, the eastern and central subspecies.

DOE has spent billions of dollars over several decades trying to prevent a hazardous stew of wastes produced during and after World War II and stored in dozens of underground tanks from leaking into the nearby Columbia River.

Marsh creation projects use sediment from the Mississippi River or nearby water bottoms to build land in shallow open water areas, typically where land has recently been lost.

Marsh creation or «dredging» uses sediment from the Mississippi River, nearby water bottoms or offshore shoals to build land in shallow, open water areas, typically where land has been lost.

Situated near the Equator, Mwinda is very deliberately located on the Fimi River, which flows from Lake Mai - Ndombe, in order to provide easy access to water; there are also rich mineral deposits nearby.

Though women do not paint landscapes (they are generally restricted to indoor subjects), a wintry outdoor scene haunts Sara: She can not shake the image of a young girl from a nearby village, standing alone beside a silver birch at dusk, staring out at a group of skaters on the frozen river below.

Klein River Cheese Farm (# 101) in nearby Stanford (about 10 minutes drive from Hermanus), provides a lovely venue for the whole family.

Gordonia - Alatamaha's unusual name comes from the rare Gordonia tree — a member of the bay family that once grew in the park — and the original spelling of the nearby Altamaha River.

Vacationing in the Lowlands will likely entail staying in major cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow with outings to nearby valleys and rivers, so having varied clothing to choose from — depending on your day's activities — is convenient.

Located conveniently off I - 70 and I - 35 at 2001 Main Street, Home2 Suites by Hilton Kansas City Downtown is steps away from the Crossroads Art District for nearby shopping and dining and provides convenient access to major attractions, including the National World War I Museum and Memorial, the KC Streetcar light rail to Union Station and the River Market area.

From Talking Stick Resort to the Casino Arizona at Salt River there are plenty of nearby options for gambling and entertainment when visiting Scottsdale Arizona.

And while you're here be sure to bliss out at the onsite spa, and order the Big Sur Jade Stone Therapy, a treatment that utilizes warmed pieces of local jade collected from nearby beaches, as well as basalt river rocks and cooled marble.

As you leisurely raft along this tranquil river, you might spot one of the more than 300 species of birds from the nearby Palo Verde National Park.

When looking for an exquisite downtown Shanghai hotel, the new Shanghai Marriott Hotel Luwan offers the ideal location set along the Huangpu River in the popular Luwan district.Tian Zi Fan and the Mercedes Benz Arena are also nearby, within 3 km from our well - appointed hotel.Our new guest rooms, most with breathtaking river views, boast contemporary furnishings, luxurious bedding, individual climate control, mini-fridge, and safe.While with us, relax in our indoor heated pool.Stay fit with a great workout in our 24 - hour health club.And enjoy cocktails and fabulous food at one of our six restaurants and louRiver in the popular Luwan district.Tian Zi Fan and the Mercedes Benz Arena are also nearby, within 3 km from our well - appointed hotel.Our new guest rooms, most with breathtaking river views, boast contemporary furnishings, luxurious bedding, individual climate control, mini-fridge, and safe.While with us, relax in our indoor heated pool.Stay fit with a great workout in our 24 - hour health club.And enjoy cocktails and fabulous food at one of our six restaurants and louriver views, boast contemporary furnishings, luxurious bedding, individual climate control, mini-fridge, and safe.While with us, relax in our indoor heated pool.Stay fit with a great workout in our 24 - hour health club.And enjoy cocktails and fabulous food at one of our six restaurants and lounges.

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Phelwana Game Lodge is perfectly situated in the Hoedspruit area, Limpopo Province, a mere 40 km from the Kruger National Park's Orpen Gate, The Blyde River Canyon and the nearby Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.

Wat Pho's biggest draw, literally, is Phra Phuttha Saiyat, a 46 - metre - long and 15 - metre - tall reclining Buddha lying in a colossal hall that's visible from the nearby Chao Phraya River.

A flat screen TV faced the bed, although the views from a balcony provided a glimpse into a portion of the Watergate Complex and the Potomac River, as well as parts of nearby Georgetown, and competed with the television many a time.

From this moment on, alongside four hours of Spanish classes daily, they will enjoy exciting sportive and cultural daily activities such as a hike to the nearby ruins of Pisac with a guided tour, an excursion to the salt mines, a salsa dancing class, a Peruvian cooking class, a music class, a bonfire and a day of river rafting.

Hue Queen Hotel is a wonderful three - star property located in central Hue, home of the last Vietnamese Imperial Dynasty, and just a few minutes walk from the Huong River.Phu Bai International Airport is just a 30 - minute drive away.Guests will find a wide array of attractions nearby, including the Imperial Citadels many ruins and museums, the bustling Dong Ba Market, Perfume River, and a day trip out to the nearby DMZ and its maze of insurgent tunnels.The 58 rooms at this hotel come in three varieties: Classic Double / Twin, Deluxe Double / Twin, and First Class Rooms.All are decorated in a lovely traditional Vietnamese design, with tiled floors and lovely dark wooden furniture.

The guided grizzly bear tours at the nearby Orford River are offered in partnership with the Homalco First Nation, from August to October.

Throw in one of the most memorable short scenic coastal drives in the area, a fantastic play area mostly built from wood and a great general store, café and bakery at the top of the hill, several vineyards nearby and in Yallingup you have a great base from which you can explore the Margaret River region.

Danube River cruises depart from the nearby embankment, and offer some of the best views of Budapest.

Guests can explore the beautiful landscapes on horseback, from a raft, a tube on the nearby Yampa River, a mountain bike, from high up in a hot air balloon or from a sunny restaurant deck.

Sheen Falls Lodge is not only perfectly placed for exploring the southwest of Ireland, the world famous Ring of Kerry and the famous Killarney Lakes, but it is also known for its piano - jazz ambience, its collection of old Irish whiskeys, its selection of fine wines from one of Ireland's largest wine cellars and the dishes prepared with the salmon caught in the nearby river.

Guests can catch a tram from nearby Ľudovíta Štúra Station, or explore on foot, strolling down the river to Hviezdoslavovo Square and stopping at an authentic Slovak bar to try a local wine or beer.